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Sapphire Wind Farm

Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Environment, Investigation

REZ dialogue critical to success

by Michael BurtDecember 14, 2024

Consultation is king when it comes to dealing with rural communities. The evolution of the New England region into becoming the state’s biggest renewable energy zone (REZ) is a testament to that.

Posted inArmidale, Energy, Investigation, Uralla

Locals benefiting from renewables transition in very direct ways

by Marie LowDecember 9, 2024

While much of the focus on building the Renewable Energy Zone has been the land use conflict on our farms, and some farmers cashing in while others miss out, many local residents are also finding ways to benefit directly from the transition to renewable power.

Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Investigation

Renewable bonanza for NSW farmers and rural communities

by Michael BurtDecember 3, 2024

Landholders in NSW are set to reap the biggest economic benefit from the renewable energy shift according to a new report

Posted inHealth, Tingha

Tingha’s now heart attack ready

blankby New England Times News DeskMarch 5, 2024

Tingha’s Wing Hing Long Museum, which attracts thousands of visitors each year, has now installed its own defibrillator and trained a dozen local first aiders.

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